ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Risk-taking enables and encourages innovation, which can be an important product/service differentiator. Failed risks aren’t always negative. Sometimes, they provide the most valuable business lessons an entrepreneur can learn. Failure helps shape future business strategies and can eventually lead to business growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Those who take risks already have a competitive advantage Since most people tend to avoid risk, those who are brave enough to take risks already have a competitive advantage. Similar to the concept of a first-mover advantage, when most individuals stay away from risk, that means less competition for risk-takers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Generally speaking, entrepreneurs take risks as it allows them to distinguish themselves from their competitors. In the competitive business environment that exists today, those who are willing to position themselves as risk-takers position themselves as leaders as well, while others get left behind.

Detailed explanation-4: -Perseverance This is possibly the most important of success factors. Every new start-up business that I have ever come across finds it hard at first, and after that it gets even harder. The founders are normally tested to the limits of what they can bear and usually well beyond.

Detailed explanation-5: -Poor cash flow management. Losing control of the finances. Bad planning and a lack of strategy. Weak leadership. Overdependence on a few big customers.